When it comes to love, perfect is very much the enemy of the great.

Stop those defensive feelings in their tracks with Gottman’s Four Horsemen theory.

Why clashing is actually an opportunity to increase intimacy.

How do you know?

There is a way for couples to repair the damage.

We all know it’s not about the money.

Too bad mind reading is hopeless.

If comparison is the thief of joy, jealousy is its assassin.

Don’t let unspoken expectations harm your relationship.

This self-reflection exercise will help you feel more comfortable about sharing painful experiences from the past.

Reestablish trust by confronting these issues sooner rather than later.

Here are three essential conversations to have now to avoid irreconcilable differences later.